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NCAA to Begin Tougher Penalties in 2007-2008 for Long-term Academic Problems

INDIANAPOLIS The NCAA has approved a way to identify teams with long-term academic problems and will begin assessing penalties starting in 2007-2008, including postseason bans and the loss of scholarships.

Black Colleges Diversifying By Recruiting More Hispanics

ATLANTA Squeezed by stiff competition for their traditional students, historically Black colleges are making a push to recruit Hispanics.

Something New to Scare New Students: Social Networking Sites

Incoming college students are hearing the usual warnings this summer about the dangers of everything from alcohol to credit card debt. But many are also getting lectured on a new topic — the risks of Internet postings, particularly on popular social networking sites such as Facebook.

Solving the Funding Riddle

When Leola Tsinnajinnie decided to pursue a major in educational thought and sociocultural studies at the University of New Mexico…

Perspectives: To Close the Achievement Gap, Start By Analyzing and Using Campus Data

To address persistent student achievement gaps, colleges and universities must routinely collect and analyze data that track the progression of students from middle school through college, and use those findings to develop ways to better meet students’ needs.

Audit: Benedict Broke Federal Student Loan Rules

COLUMBIA, S.C. Benedict College has been ordered to repay $658,000 to a federal student loan program because of violations of the program’s rules, according to a recent audit.

University of Arkansas Launches Ad Campaign for Hispanics, Blacks

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. In arguably one of the boldest attempts to deliberately recruit a specific demographic group, the University of Arkansas has approved a $300,000 marketing initiative to attract larger numbers of African-American and Hispanic students to the state’s flagship university.

Democrats Propose New Student Aid Plan

Seeking to jump-start congressional discussions on higher education, a coalition of Democrats is proposing an ambitious new higher education plan that could include more than $150 billion in new funds over the next 10 years.

A Dark History Revealed

Fascinating, interesting and disturbing is how I’d characterize our cover story, “The Secrets of St. Agnes”…

Education Report Draws Fire From Own Committee

A major restructuring of financial aid and greater accountability for colleges are two major themes…

A Failing Grade?

Many of the high schools on Newsweek’s popular annual lists of the nation’s Top 100 schools…

Solving the Funding Riddle

When Leola Tsinnajinnie decided to pursue a major in educational thought and sociocultural studies at the…

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